I get the story, and sadly much of it is true. But this too, depends on the type event and the type people in attendance. I've never taken my '41 Ford or '55 Chevy wagon to Pebble Beach or any concourse show. But I have been to many Walmart, Home Depot, and Fast Food parking lot cruise-ins and events. Like that old fishin is better than workin joke, ...... I've never been to a really bad car show.
My wife and I took all of our kids, from babies, to those driving their own, or one of my cars, to large and small car events, and local cruise-ins. Right off, we encouraged other younger kids to bring what you have, look at what turns you on. Don't touch and if you have nothing good to say, say nothing. This also works well when in an antique store, bar, or around another man's wife.
I'm not into low riders, rat rods, or expensive 'store bought' muscle cars. But I appreciate anything on wheels. Now too old and worn out to drag a ladder or carry a gate, I look at what trips my trigger and I compliment any car owner for what he drives.
As Red Green once said "we're all in this together."
Not as eloquent as the story writer. Just my two cents.
PS---- As a retired blue collar worker, I could never afford a $150K car or had the desire to own one. Half the fun was scrounging for old rusty, greasy parts and putting a decent driver together to actually drive.
